United StatesCertain 2026 BMW X6, X7, X5, and X5 Plug-In Hybrid vehicles are affected; the instrument panel may have been manufactured incorrectly and could prevent the passenger-side air bag from deploying properly. An air bag that does not deploy properly can increase the risk of injury during a crash. Dealers will replace the instrument panel trim free of charge, owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417, and involved VINs became searchable on NHTSA.gov on December 4, 2025; the vehicles have not been sold from dealer inventory so no owner letters will be mailed.
What's being recalled
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2026 X6, X7, X5, and X5 Plug-In Hybrid vehicles. The instrument panel may have been manufactured incorrectly and prevent the passenger-side air bag from deploying properly.
How to identify it
NHTSA campaign 25V837000
The hazard
An air bag that does not deploy properly can increase the risk of injury during a crash.
What to do
Dealers will replace the instrument panel trim, free of charge. The vehicles have not been sold from dealer inventory and therefore, no owner letters will be mailed. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on December 4, 2025.
The official notice
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